The Dominican Republic / República Dominicana, a country in the Caribbean and the eastern and majority of the island of Hispaniola. Not to be confused with the Commonwealth of Dominica.
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If I'm banned from the United States, can I fly to Mexico or Dominican Republic directly from Canada?
Canadian citizens banned from the United States can I fly directly to Mexico or Dominican Republic from Canada?
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Is there a street or neighborhood in Puerto Plata, DR featuring a high concentration of shops & resturants?
I'm taking a trip to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic soon.
I'm wondering if there's a "walkable" street or neighborhood that has a lot of small shops & restaurants. I'm hoping to find a place like 5th Avenue / Avenida 5 in Playa Del Carmen.…
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Zika virus and the Dominican Republic
My question revolves around the rise of the Zika virus in South America and the Caribbean. In March, my wife and I are travelling to a friends wedding in the Dominican Republic, and I'm concerned with the potential of catching the virus. Are my…
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Want my girlfriend to visit me for 1-2 weeks
I am an American citizen and my girlfriend is Dominican. I would really like her to spend 1-2 weeks with me in the U.S. (I really want her to get a taste). As of now she doesn't have any kind of visa and has been rather resistant towards getting a…
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Can a F1 student go to Dominican Republic?
I am a F1 student going to college in the US. I am from Albania and have an Albanian passport. I want to go on vacation to Dominican Republic but am I allowed to leave the US and go there?
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Denied Boarding
On the 21st of November I had a connecting flight on Turkish Airlines from Lahore (Pakistan) to Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) via Istanbul amd Panama City.
In Istanbul, when the Panama City flight was boarding, I was denied boarding. They said…
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ESTA/WVP - leaving US within 90 days, then staying in DR
My situation is as following:
I plan to visit NY for 2 weeks (with a valid refundable ticket back to germany as an "onward" ticket), then fly to the Dominican Republic (DR) for 2 weeks, return once more to NY for 1 week and afterwards leace the US…
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Could one find and hire a guide for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for a day?
I have read that it may be helpful for a tourist to hire a private guide for a day in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Similarly, I have read that one could higher a taxi driver to be a private driver for a day.
Is it indeed reasonable, or…
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Can I travel from Mexico to the Dominican Republic without a passport?
I don't have my Mexican passport. Can I travel to the Dominican Republic with my birth certificate plus my Mexican identification?
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How to rent a car with a driver in the Dominican Republic?
I am contemplating a trip to the Dominican Republic around Easter, and would possibly like to see more than one place of the island. We had thought of renting a car, but numerous advice online have said that's a very bad idea, due to the bad driving…
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Can I bring a DJI Phantom 3 Standard drone into the Dominican Republic?
Are there any forms that I have to fill out or is it completely legal?
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Do North American electrical appliances work in Dominican Republic and if not - what adapter is needed?
Coming from Canada, do I need to bring any adapters so that I can recharge my small electronic devices (phones, tablets, etc)?
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Punta Cana travel
I'm a US citizen. My parents are visiting me from India.They have a valid Indian passport with US tourist visa. We are planning for a week long trip to Punta Cana in April. My parents will exit USA and get back to USA with me.
In this case, do they…
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Can I travel to Dominican Republic, on a valid US B2 Visa with an Indian Passport?
I am an Indian Citizen, with a Valid US B1/B2 Visa and a previous travel history to USA. I read on Wikipedia that "if you can travel or reside in US" you can enter Dominican republic too.
Can I show my B1/B2 Visa to enter Dominican for 2 days of…
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eTA Transit -layover in Canada
Hi I am a filipina who will go to Dominic Country without visa. My flight will layover in Canada Airport for 19hrs. Is it okay if I get eTA transit, instead of transit visa?
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